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hiccups in German

hiccups in German is Schluckauf — hiccups means a series of involuntary, repeated spasms of the diaphragm, each cut short by the sudden closing of the vocal cords, producing a sharp "hic" sound.

hiccups in German

Schluckauf
noun
(usually, _, with "the") The condition of having the spasms of hiccupping; singultus; diaphragmatic myoclonus.

What does "hiccups" mean?

  1. noun A series of involuntary, repeated spasms of the diaphragm, each cut short by the sudden closing of the vocal cords, producing a sharp "hic" sound.
    "He drank a glass of water upside down to try to cure his hiccups."
  2. noun A small, temporary problem or interruption in an otherwise smooth process.
    "There were a few technical hiccups during the live broadcast."
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hiccups in a sentence

  • He drank a glass of water upside down to try to cure his hiccups.
  • She got the hiccups after laughing too hard at dinner.
  • There were a few technical hiccups during the live broadcast.
  • Aside from one scheduling hiccup, the whole trip went smoothly.

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What is "hiccups" in German?

"hiccups" in German is Schluckauf. hiccups means: A series of involuntary, repeated spasms of the diaphragm, each cut short by the sudden closing of the vocal cords, producing a sharp "hic" sound.

How do you use "hiccups" in a sentence?

Example: "He drank a glass of water upside down to try to cure his hiccups." In German, "hiccups" is Schluckauf.

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